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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

Available home inventory has remained low since the previous Federal Reserve Beige Book report, which was released in November 2022, as many sellers decided not to list — affecting the New York and Boston districts in particular. Landlord concessions have also somewhat increased. However, housing affordability worsened.

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Will Springer Realtor - Untitled Article

Will Springer Realtor

Speaking of Europe, major cities – from Porto to Prague – encourage the masses to use public transportation, bikes and walking over the use of vehicles. is working toward reducing the number of parking spaces required in new developments while adding more resources to support walking, cycling and public transport.

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Washington Legislators Drive Home More Real Estate Measures in 2024

Will Springer Realtor

Despite a short session this year, lawmakers in Olympia were successful in passing 14 known pieces of legislation that serve to help home buyers and sellers as well as landlords and tenants. He also secured about $2M in the transportation budget to continue cleaning up encampments along highways.